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'I sold my business – how should I invest my £9mn cash pile?'

Portfolio Clinic: Our reader has done well out of a business sale but now needs a sensible investment strategy to support his family. Holly McKechnie helps find a way
'I sold my business – how should I invest my £9mn cash pile?'Published on August 9, 2024
  • Andrew has a large amount of cash and needs help with a tax-efficient investment strategy
  • He requires some capital to start up a new business and is hoping to start a family with his wife
Reader Portfolio
Andrew and Lydia 37 and 35
Description

Pension, Isas, general investment accounts, cash, premium bonds and property

Objectives

Invest business sale proceeds and provide security for family

Portfolio type
Preserving wealth

The hard work is not over when you sell a business. Deciding what to do with the proceeds is challenging, and receiving a large lump sum requires a sophisticated investment strategy.

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